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Advot

EIN 27-3084801 · Los Angeles, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Advot Project creates possibility by using art-based curriculums to teach communication and relationship skills. Empowering participants to find their voice and use it.

Income
$916,449
Spending
$953,927
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
2.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 59%
Employees
12
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$168,896, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $862,827 spent. Listen, Act, Change Curriculum: Served over 950 young people of promise living in poverty and/or impacted by incarceration. Through interactive workshops focused on healthy relationships, communication skills, and creative self-expression in theater and visual arts, we reached youth across schools, after-school programs, group homes, and juvenile detention facilities throughout Los Angeles County.Advots full-year arts enrichment program at New Village Girls Academy provided students with rotating learning opportunities in knitting, filmmaking, poetry, and leadership development. Through these rotations, participants developed creative skills, self-expression, collaboration, and confidence. Each rotation included hands-on projects and culminates in student showcases, highlighting both artistic growth and leadership development.The Fanny Possibility Fund: Provided college scholarships and ongoing mentoring to alumni of our Relationships 101 program, supporting their continued growth and educational success.Re-Imagine Reentry Program: Offered mentorship, guidance, and access to resources for youth transitioning out of LA County probation lockup facilities, helping them reenter their communities with confidence and purpose.First Annual Impact Report:Advot worked with consultants to revise and strengthen our evaluation methods and to develop new measurement and learning tools, which will be implemented in the 20252026 program year. We also produced our first Annual Impact Report to capture and communicate the outcomes of our work.Team Culture Consultation:Advot worked with a team culture consultant to strengthen organizational practices around diversity, equity, and inclusion. The work focused on culture management, internal communication, and increasing awareness of the racial and cultural identities of the students we serve.Curricular Materials/systems consultation:Advot worked with a consultant to streamline curricular materials and internal systems to improve program consistency and efficiency.Outreach and Expansion:Our team of facilitators expanded to 10 this year and we significantly expanded its outreach by launching the LAC program at five new locations. Successful partnerships resulted in program initiation at the Pomona Tech Center, Boyle Heights Tech Center, North Park High School, and Roosevelt High School. The program was also established at A Place Called Home Community Center, solidifying deeper community engagement and increased access to resources.Conferences:Our Managing Director attended the Rockwood Leadership Institute, bringing new leadership strategies and practices back to the team.The organization strategically invested in professional development to enhance program quality and expand its expertise in youth support. The Program Manager attended the National Mentoring Conference, enabling the integration of evidence-based best practices and the adoption of national standards for mentor training and relationship support into the LAC program. Furthermore, staff attended the Transformation of Youth Justice Symposium, which provided actionable insights on innovative program delivery methods, effective community collaboration models, and current legislative trends in youth-centered system reform.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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